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Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
kidney disease, Acute ... patients), "Hospital-acquired ... independent of alcohol ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
dys- (abnormal) -plastic ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... transformation to acute ... #hematology #oncology
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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effusion/Tamponade Hematologic ... : • Anemia ... • Hypovolemic shock ... fluid loss) • Alcoholic ... exposures • Lactic
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
->treatments include ... cardiac output - Acute ... peritonitis - Acute ... 30mmHg) - Severe anemia ... Hypoglycemia - Alcohol
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... and petechiae Causes ... propylthiouracil) - β-lactam ... Treatment: ... #oncology #hematology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Bandemia, AKI. ... dogs & latter can cause ... gram-negative bacillus cause ... endocarditis, sepsis, shock ... initially with a beta-lactam-beta-lactamase
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Out Secondary Causes ... arsenic compounds, alcohol ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology ... #oncology
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
Assess Eligibility for Treatment:
 - Maddrey Discriminant Function ≥ (or possibly MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis ... exclude other causes ... : - Acute kidney ... HCV, DILI, HCC, acute ... Multiorgan failure or shock
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Weight loss • Anemia ... Pain in LN on alcohol ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... classification #hematology ... #oncology #management
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... lung disease, alcohol ... Complex (MAC): • Acquired ... Hematologic malignancy ... Bone Marrow - Anemia